trying to get a Verizon Galaxy Nexus to work with a T-Mobile sim card
is it possible? what are the steps?
thanks in advance
No
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The steps are:
1. Put T-Mobile GSM SIM card into your CDMA/LTE only phone
2. Cry and wet your pants because it didn't work.
just to be clear, tmobile uses gsm technology and verizon uses cdma. those two are different so they are not interchangeable.
Step 1: sell your Verizon Galaxy Nexus
Step 2: buy a GSM Galaxy Nexus.
thephantom said:
just to be clear, tmobile uses gsm technology and verizon uses cdma. those two are different so they are not interchangeable.
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thanks for the explanation
This isn't a dumb question BTW... There are several CDMA phones that support gsm .. Rezound for example... No need to be cruel
halfcab123 said:
This isn't a dumb question BTW... There are several CDMA phones that support gsm .. Rezound for example... No need to be cruel
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Thanks for your insight on a 9 month old thread.
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What's the SIM slot for?
josejimenez said:
What's the SIM slot for?
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LTE only.
Related
Please talk here about GSM and CDMA:
What would you like to know? GSM phones have SIM cards, CDMA do not.
thesnaz said:
What would you like to know? GSM phones have SIM cards, CDMA do not.
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He doesn't need any advice, there are some guys flooding his rom thread with a fight about which is better, that's why he opened this one.
But thx anyway
Its pretty harsh really. From what info I've gathered the CDMA WFS is easy to S-Off, no XTC-Clip needed, but then harder to code custom ROMs for or something like that so they get less options. Brilliant idea by HTC[sarcasm].
It's like, they dangling a carrot in front of CDMA users but inside the carrot is super-aids! Not cool HTC, not cool at all!
Anyone know if there are any other advantages to the CDMA version other than you can S-Off without the Clip. Does not having a Sim-Card make any big difference? GSM/CDMA for battery life?
I have a cdma phone and I heard its slightly smaller than the gsm so we need smaller cases
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What I've always wondered is - do CDMA owners have a choice before they buy? If so, why didn't they go for the GSM option?
*se-nsei. said:
What I've always wondered is - do CDMA owners have a choice before they buy? If so, why didn't they go for the GSM option?
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No, Verizon and Sprint are only CDMA carriers. They do not offer a GSM service.
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btyork said:
No, Verizon and Sprint are only CDMA carriers. They do not offer a GSM service.
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How pathetic. That explains a lot now. (I never knew why Sprint & Verizon & At&T had their own models).
Very good to know.
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Anyway, to sum things up:
GSM = Good Sized Mobile
CDMA = Crazy Diabolical Massive Android
What do this terms mean? I have seen them when referring to ROMs, and I know the package to installed to root was called toroplus, but when exactly is it / does it mean? Thanks.
Also, what specific versions are there? I've seen GNex LTE or GNex CDMA and GNex GSM. Aren't all the GNex, sprint and verizon LTE compatible?
These are the internal names for the various Galaxy Nexus hardware.
maguro - GSM international model
toro - Verizon CDMA/LTE model
toroplus - Sprint CDMA/LTE model
synaesthetic said:
These are the internal names for the various Galaxy Nexus hardware.
maguro - GSM international model
toro - Verizon CDMA/LTE model
toroplus - Sprint CDMA/LTE model
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Yup lol I find it funny cause toro in Spanish is bull lmao
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Okay so whenever someone says ROM for toroplus that means for Sprint model correct? And why do people say Sprint CDMA / LTE Model? Why the / LTE if it is understood to have LTE already?
haha. BullPlus..
I translated toroplus as extra bull.
...of the people, by the people, for the people...
The Sprint and Verizon versions BOTH have LTE, correct?
DRatJr said:
The Sprint and Verizon versions BOTH have LTE, correct?
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Yeah they both have the late antenna just sprint doesn't have the network switch on to LTE yet
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So why do people call it the CDMA / LTE model?
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So why do people call it the CDMA / LTE model?
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Cause LTE is not CDMA technology is different , practically LTE is the new advanced GSM technology while CDMA is the old tech and Verizon and sprint still uses it
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But the CDMA nexuses have the LTE capability though, right?
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But the CDMA nexuses have the LTE capability though, right?
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We just established this, which is why its called Galaxy Nexus "LTE". :facepalm:
My fast boot mode says as "toro 32GB"
So is it Verizon Gnex? But I am successfully flashed sprint version ROM and radio!
What is it exactly?
honest1212 said:
My fast boot mode says as "toro 32GB"
So is it Verizon Gnex? But I am successfully flashed sprint version ROM and radio!
What is it exactly?
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That all depends on who you bought it from
thefatalepic said:
That all depends on who you bought it from
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Got mine from Sprint and fastboot still reads Toro 32GB after the official update. Do any Toroplus actually even say Toroplus in fastboot? My last one from Sprint was the same.
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Zeinzu said:
Got mine from Sprint and fastboot still reads Toro 32GB after the official update. Do any Toroplus actually even say Toroplus in fastboot? My last one from Sprint was the same.
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No they don't I believe just be carefull
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Read the updater script or the build.prop one of those will tell u
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jgalan14 said:
Yup lol I find it funny cause toro in Spanish is bull lmao
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True, but since all three variants are the Tuna family...
Toro is the fatty and more expensive sushi tuna.
Maguro is the lower cut.
And Grouper?
Another type of fish.
But to the OP:
What carrier are you using?
If it's Verizon you're Toro.
If it's Sprint you're ToroPlus
If you're carrier is anyone else...you're Maguro.
Can someone help me with SIM Unlocking for the sprint galaxy nexus? Do I need an unlock code, or just flash the unlocked nexus firmware (i9250) ?
The Sprint Galaxy Nexus does not have a GSM radio. It will never work on a GSM carrier. Ever.
Do not try to flash GSM firmware to a CDMA phone.
I'm willing to buy a sprint galaxy nexus, how can I work with another carrier? (I have a vodafone SIM)
Bibicp said:
I'm willing to buy a sprint galaxy nexus, how can I work with another carrier? (I have a vodafone SIM)
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The Sprint Galaxy Nexus will not work with a GSM carrier.
martonikaj said:
The Sprint Galaxy Nexus will not work with a GSM carrier.
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Yes, Isn't it possible to sim-unlock it?
Bibicp said:
Yes, Isn't it possible to sim-unlock it?
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No because it's a CDMA phone, not a GSM phone. If you want to use your Vodafon sim card you will need to buy a GSM Galaxy Nexus
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No because it's a CDMA phone, not a GSM phone. If you want to use your Vodafon sim card you will need to buy a GSM Galaxy Nexus
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I understand, I thought it was like unlocking the iphone.
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Yes, Isn't it possible to sim-unlock it?
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No. You cannot SIM unlock it... How many ways can I say this?
Does Sprint note2 has a SIM slot for international usage?
No it does not
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mr mystery said:
No it does not
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Arrrrrghhhh!!!! I may have to go with the I-phone 5...barf ...why oh why don't these phones have that option? I understand Sprint is CDMA, but it should no be that darn difficult to include the GSM (Sim card) option for those of us who travel.
suarezn said:
Arrrrrghhhh!!!! I may have to go with the I-phone 5...barf ...why oh why don't these phones have that option? I understand Sprint is CDMA, but it should no be that darn difficult to include the GSM (Sim card) option for those of us who travel.
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quit complaining. if you need a cdma/gsm phone then go buy a motorola photon or some crap. better yet. get an isheep. that way we never see you again. you'll never see cdma and gsm together on one of those.
can i use my verizon sim card on my att galaxy s 3
theasianguy said:
can i use my verizon sim card on my att galaxy s 3
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It should as long as your at&t phone is unlocked.
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Wilcox12 said:
It should as long as your at&t phone is unlocked.
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This is incorrect. Verizon uses CDMA and ATT uses GSM. The phones are not compatible.
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RPelham said:
This is incorrect. Verizon uses CDMA and ATT uses GSM. The phones are not compatible.
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^ this
but you can actually change from GSM to CDMA from your *#197328640# (stock 4.1.1) but not sure if that'd work
but for the most cases, reason to unlock AT&T S3 is to use it for T-Mobile ;p
pcshano said:
^ this
but you can actually change from GSM to CDMA from your *#197328640# (stock 4.1.1) but not sure if that'd work
but for the most cases, reason to unlock AT&T S3 is to use it for T-Mobile ;p
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I'm also rooted by the way is there any way i can flash verizon radios
lil.edward said:
I'm also rooted by the way is there any way i can flash verizon radios
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flash? nope.
pcshano said:
flash? nope.
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ok I also have an verizon sim card
lil.edward said:
ok I also have an verizon sim card
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The Verizon "sim" card is only to get Verizon's LTE network. Its useless on ATT/TMobile
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jayRokk said:
The Verizon "sim" card is only to get Verizon's LTE network. Its useless on ATT/TMobile
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^ this. Flashing any Verizon modems, ROMs, ect can lead to a paperweight. The phone has different hardware that allows it to operate on a GSM network and will not allow it to run on a CDMA network. You would have to get a Verizon phone to work on Verizon or go to a different network. T-Mobile for instance accepts att sim cards (with reduced functionality due to different frequencies, but at least you can still use the phone)
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